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    Carretas (en. Carts)

    /kaˈretas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Vehicle used for transporting cargo or people, consisting of a chassis and two or more wheels.
    Carriages are widely used in the countryside to transport vegetables.
    Las carretas son muy utilizadas en el campo para transportar verduras.
    An ancient means of transportation that was used in rural areas.
    Carriages were the main means of transportation before the arrival of automobiles.
    Las carretas eran el principal medio de transporte antes de la llegada de los automóviles.
    A wooden cart used in fairs and popular festivities.
    At the village festival, there were decorated carriages parading through the streets.
    En la fiesta del pueblo, había carretas decoradas que desfilaban por las calles.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'carreta', diminutive of 'carra', which means cart.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a fuss
    To make a lot of noise or commotion.
    echar las carretas
    to go slowly or with effort
    To move slowly or with effort.
    andar en carretas

    Related Words

    cart
    Four-wheeled vehicle, usually motorized.
    carro
    transport
    The act of carrying or moving something from one place to another.
    transporte
    cargo
    The weight or volume being transported.
    carga

    Slang Meanings

    To do something on a grand scale or with excessive ostentation.
    That party was a cartload of fun.
    Esa fiesta fue una carretada de diversión.
    Referring to someone who talks a lot or in an exaggerated manner.
    Don’t tell me any more stories, you sound like a cart.
    No me cuentes más historias, pareces una carreta.